Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club

Teacher grants. High School Senior Scholarships. Junior High Art Awards. Safety Town. These are just a few examples of how the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) gives back to the community every year. The organization – comprised of women in Downers Grove and surrounding areas – embodies the volunteer spirit. Established in 1959, DGJWC…

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Let it Snow: A festive and fun-filled end to 2023

The holidays are here, and we’ve curated a list of local events guaranteed to spread the season’s cheer! From light shows to stage performances, we’ve got you and your family covered for a festive and fun-filled end to 2023. By Anna Hughes IllumiBrew at the Morton Arboretum 11/16/23 – 11/17/23 www.mortonarb.org Be one of the…

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A cornerstone of the community

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates 75 glorious years of faith and service in Downers Grove BY VALERIE HARDY | Photography by Madeline Craig Founded in 1948, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church initially operated out of Downers Grove’s Masonic Temple. Carl Otterness, a septuagenarian who has been a member of the church since birth, recalls how during…

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West Suburban Humane Society Barkapalooza

By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals For three decades, the West Suburban Humane Society has been hosting the Barkapalooza: a fundraiser to help bring homes to animals in need throughout the Chicagoland area. Over 500 people gather yearly for the 5K, the Waggin’ Tails Walk, the pet costume parade, and more. The event…

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Downers Grove Oktoberfest

By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 presented the village’s 10th annual Oktoberfest, where residents got to experience a traditional German atmosphere right in their hometown. While enjoying beer and brats, music groups spanning genres from classic rock to traditional German polka serenaded attendees. The event…

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Lego Art Installation

Photos by 726 Visuals If driving down Belmont Road the last few months, you may have wondered about the life-size Lego building just north of the train tracks. Thanks to one of Downers Grove’s newest businesses, The Lytle Auditorium, the construction of the building turned into a temporary Lego Art Installation visible to many in…

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